David Barrett Biography “A player of many strands – plays in many guises – could show up anywhere, and get the job done quite beautifully !” – Steve Howe, Yes. David Barrett is a Canadian-made composer and performer, specializing in redefining the boundaries of instrumental progressive rock. He has been featured in international magazines including Guitar Player, Premier Guitar, and Vintage Guitar. In 2010, David Barrett founded the David Barrett Trio, an instrumental progressive rock power trio. Their self titled debut album was produced by Alex Lifeson (Rush), Alan Parsons (Pink Floyd), and Richard Chycki (Dream Theater). Currently they are working on their third album with vocalist Michael Sadler (Saga), and producer Terry Brown (Rush). In addition to his trio, David Barrett performs solo concerts, conducts guitar workshops, and hosts his annual David Barrett Guitar Summit, in Northern Ontario. David is an endorsing artist for innovative companies such as Dagmar Customs Guitars, Mack Guitar Amplifiers, Pigtronix Futuristic Audio Technology, and D’Addario Canada. David Barrett Trio is an instrumental progressive rock power trio.